Detached house for sale in Seaford BN25, 3 Bedroom

A most beautiful and enchanting, detached 3 bedroom cottage (circa 1920) situated in an idyllic, rarely available location within the enviable, quintessentially English, rural Hamlet of Norton in a South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Formerly the gardener's cottage to Halland House this property is set at the end of a quiet winding lane adjoining the open countryside which provides picturesque opportunities for artists, nature lovers, avid walkers, cyclists and riders alike. Accented by an array of period and character features this lovely home is sympathetically and stylishly decorated throughout. An unusual number of large windows ensure this cottage is light and bright, each framing scenes of the surrounding gardens and South Downs. Internally a Farrow and Ball palette of neutrals and blues works symbiotically with views of the countryside and skies through these beautiful sash windows. The dual aspect living room centres around an open fire as does the dining room. The English country-style kitchen is however arguably the heart of this home. This 21 ft space is arranged as a kitchen/dining/day room with space for a range oven and table and chairs and features stained wood floors, painted exposed beams, painted exposed brick walls and floor to ceiling windows and double doors to the garden. A door opens to the utility/boot room - with quarry tiled floor, further storage and Butlers sink - which in turn gives access to a rear courtyard garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is bedroom 3; a dual aspect room with en-suite shower room and WC. To the first floor is a dual aspect master bedroom with an array of fitted cupboards and ornate fireplace, bedroom 2 - also featuring an ornate fireplace - and a family bathroom. The upstairs bathroom features 3 sash windows with views to the South Downs and a painted ornate fireplace and is comprised of a modern white bathroom suite including a bath and separate shower. Completing the first floor accommodation is a walk in wardrobe. Rose Cottage is in fact named after the gardener/chauffeur of Halland House that once inhabited this former gardener's cottage. His name was Mr Roe. Over the years his name was misappropriated as 'Rose' hence the property becoming known as Rose Cottage. The gardens at Rose Cottage are well-stocked with a wide variety of flowers, shrubs, soft fruit plants and trees and true to form this cottage garden is full of hidden corners, seating areas and viewpoints. A pair of timber gates open to a reclaimed brick driveway and the garden is enclosed partly by flint built walls and partly by a laurel hedge. As one might expect there is a kitchen garden surrounded by fruit trees with space to grow vegetables. A mature herb garden lies adjacent to a greenhouse. A summerhouse/artist's studio at the top of the garden has stunning views and is situated to catch the evening sun. A peaceful place to unwind, write or paint and is double glazed and has power and lighting. Reclaimed brick and gravel pathways meander through the garden past a brick built garden shed, two ornamental ponds, rose arches, raspberry bushes, lavender and grasses and the sculptural remains of a 350 year old English Elm stands in the rear courtyard garden. Reputed to be the last in the village. Tucked away in the rear courtyard is a timber built, double glazed, home office with power and lighting. Agents notes; EPC rating tbc. No chain. The name of 'Norton' derives from 'North of Bishopstone". The earliest known records of individuals occupying the land at Norton is dated 1422. An excellent range of shops, restaurants and amenities can be found the coastal town of Seaford just 2 miles distant and at the historic County Town of Lewes some 22 minutes away. The A26/A27 are within easy reach providing access to Brighton, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network. The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry port is also within close proximity as are the beaches of Tidemills and Seaford and the popular Newhaven and Seaford sailing club.

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